What Is Ryegrass Hay?
Ryegrass Hay is a type of grass species, loved by small animals for its fibre content, rich colour (extremely green!) and its crunchy stems to aid dental function. Ryegrass Hay is a palatable option to feed your small pets.
At HayDay, we grow all of our grass on our farm in Yorkshire, meaning we have full control of our hay from field to nibble:
• We barn dry our hay for consistently high quality hay all year round
• Our Ryegrass Hay is long stem which is great for your small animal's teeth and tummies
• We work closely with our in house nutritionist Briony to ensure that you're feeding your small pet's the best!
Ryegrass Hay FAQs
Which Animals is Ryegrass Hay Suitable For?
Ryegrass Hay is a suitable forage choice for a range of small animals including; rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus!
Why choose HayDay?
At HayDay, we produce premium quality, long stem hay for small pets all year round! Unlike traditional farming methods where farmers would rely on consecutive dry days to make hay, we use green energy to barn-dry our hay! This guarantees perfect quality hay each time.
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Is Ryegrass Hay good for rabbits?
Ryegrass Hay is suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs, and is long, green and stalky with enhanced nutrition and taste.
Ryegrass Hay is best fed in addition to other varieties of hay to add enrichment or to top up nutrition where required.
Which type of hay would you recommend?
Tasty Timothy Hay is high in protein and fibre to aid digestion and gut health. It's also sweet to taste making it totally delicious!
Moreish Meadow Hay is soft and palatable to suit the fussiest of nibblers. It's high fibre which is great for dental, digestive and gut health.
Ryegrass Hay is a palatable option for all small pets. Its long and stalky stems assist with dental and digestive health and it is a great source for additional nutrition.
Alfalfa Hay is an excellent forage choice for breeding, young and growing small pets. Ample fibre supports digestive and dental function, and its high protein and calcium levels supports health and development.
What's the recommended way of storing hay?
We best recommend storing your small animal's hay in a cool, dark and well ventilated space. Hay can be kept fresh for your rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals for as long as 18 months. For further advice, check out our blog on storing hay.
How long does delivery take?
DPD
We dispatch all of our 4.5kg hay boxes using DPD next day delivery service. Spend over £33 for free delivery or for orders under, flat rate shipping is £3.95. For next day delivery, order before 12pm Monday-Friday.
Evri
Our 1kg boxes are typically dispatched using Evri standard service (3-5 working days).
Royal Mail
Taster Packs are dispatched using Royal Mail 48HR. Please allow up to 3-5 working days to receive your order.
For further information, get in touch with our team.